Penstemon 'Dark Towers'

Penstemon 'Dark Towers'

Beardtongue

Regular price $12.95 CAD
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If dramatically coloured foliage is your thing, this is a plant for you. 'Dark Towers' produces a lush clump of deep wine red foliage that retains its dark colour better than 'Husker Red' Penstemon.  Tall flower stems covered in pink blooms appear from mid to late summer. This plant is sure to attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden.

 

PRODUCT DETAILS:

Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 to Zone 8
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Height:  60 cm to 90 cm
Spread: 45 cm to 60 cm
Soil Requirements: Average normal to sandy well drained soils
Bloom Time Early to late summer
Planting Time: Mid spring to early summer
Use: Accent plant, mixed borders, cottage gardens, butterfly gardens, container plant, cutting beds
Flower Colour & Shape: Tubular bicoloured light and dark pink bell shaped flowers on tall spikes
Foliage: Oblong to ovate deep wine red leaves in a basal rosette
Benefits: Colourful foliage, deer and rabbit resistant, attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, excellent cut flower


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